Just before 1600 hrs companies 4 and 5 were dispatched to a large brush fire in the wooded area between McGinley Road and Westinghouse Energy Center.  E-42 arrived on scene to find heavy smoke well into the wooded area from the roadway and began to investigate the seat of the fire.  E-51 arrived and assisted E-42 crew with investigation.  As crews arrived at the seat of the fire, they reported that an area about the size of a football field involved with winds of 15-20 mph.  E-42 and E-51 crew began attacking the fire with handlines.  A second alarm was requested and brought Company 1 and Mini 3.  Command also requested additional manpower from Companies 4 and 5 by alerting the stations again.  Tanker 5 arrived and provided addition water to the units operating.  Co. 1 and Mini 3 arrived and assisted with fire attack.  The fire was brought under control in about an hour. 

COMMAND:C-52 (Asst. Chief Gerstacker

UNITS:E42, Squad 4, E51, Tanker 5

Second Alarm: E12, Utility 1, Mini 3